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CIABOC receives 2,686 complaints, makes 70 arrests YTD end-April
THE Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) received 2,686 complaints during the first four months of 2026, with 501 complaints being directed for investigation as anti-corruption enforcement efforts gathered pace.
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June 12, 2026
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Global sovereigns outlook ‘deteriorating’: Fitch
Greater China only region to show improvement
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June 12, 2026
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Rupee weakens after midweek rebound
THE rupee weakened against the US dollar yesterday, surrendering part of the gains recorded a day earlier as the interbank spot market closed at Rs. 335/337.50 compared to Wednesday’s close of Rs. 332.25/330.
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June 12, 2026
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UN, partners conclude Ditwah emergency response as recovery bill rises to $ 3.4 b
THE UN yesterday formally concluded its emergency humanitarian response to Cyclone Ditwah, saying international partners had delivered critical assistance to 575,000 of Sri Lanka’s most vulnerable people while warning that the country’s recovery and reconstruction challenge is only beginning, with estimated needs reaching $ 3.4 billion.
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June 12, 2026
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National Export Development Plan 2026–2030 to be launched on 16 June
MARKING a new milestone in Sri Lanka’s economic journey, the official launch ceremony of the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026-2030 the country’s strategic export roadmap for the next five years is scheduled to be held in Colombo on 16 June.
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June 12, 2026
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CoPF grills CBSL over Rs. 13.2 b NDB fraud as forensic audit covers 10 years
THE Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) earlier this week subjected the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to intense scrutiny over the Rs. 13.2 billion fraud at National Development Bank PLC (NDB), with lawmakers questioning supervisory lapses, governance failures, and whether warning signs were overlooked despite the steady build-up of suspicious balances in the bank’s accounts.
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June 12, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s Nazri Nizar elected to YPO Global Board in historic first
FOR the first time in the 76-year history of the Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO), a Sri Lankan has been elected to its Global Board, with business leader Nazri Nizar securing a position on the governing body of one of the world’s most influential leadership organisations.
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June 12, 2026
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Treasury-CBSL playing blame game over $ 2.5 m cyber theft
COPF Chair Dr. Harsha de Silva says Treasury report on cyber theft points to significant CBSL responsibility. CBSL disputes findings, to submit separate report within a week
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June 12, 2026
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Sri Lanka U19 women cricketers to tour India
THE Sri Lanka Under-19 women’s cricket team will tour India during June and July to take part in a bilateral series featuring both One-Day and T20 formats.
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June 12, 2026
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Political leadership in times of chaos and war
A wise man once said: If a fish comes out of the water to tell you the crocodile is sick, believe it. But do not believe when the crocodiles (Netanyahu and Trump) come and say all fish are now safe (Gazans)!
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June 12, 2026
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Uneven ageing: Why Sri Lanka’s districts face different retirement crises
RETIREMENT in Sri Lanka is not the same experience for every person.
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June 12, 2026
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World renowned Chef Theo's Greek culinary at Cinnamon Grand
CINNAMON Grand Colombo is having internationally renowned chef and MasterChef personality Chef Theo Michaels at the iconic London Grill serving his signature Greek culinary dining experience.
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June 12, 2026
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Cuisine Colombo - Courtside turns back clock with “Golden Oldies Night"
THE magic of a bygone era is set to come alive once again as Cuisine Colombo — Courtside invites music lovers, food enthusiasts, and nostalgia seekers to step into a night of timeless melodies with its much-anticipated Golden Oldies Night, taking place on Saturday, 13 June from 7.00 p.m. onwards.
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June 12, 2026
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From tick-box to insight: Rethinking RCSA in financial institutions
IN an environment shaped by rapid digitalisation, heightened fraud risk, and increasingly intrusive regulatory scrutiny, Sri Lankan financial institutions are under growing pressure to demonstrate that risks are not merely documented, but genuinely understood and managed.
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June 12, 2026
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Green Cabin advances growth strategy through Havelock City collaboration
Two Colombo icons unite to redefine event hospitality: ‘Havelock City Banquets by Green Cabin’ launched Green Cabin strengthens 142-year legacy with hard launch into events, weddings and banquets sector
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June 12, 2026
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Twin ton Anjala Bandara the saviour
Leads Sri Lanka emerging players fight back to force a draw | First 4-day unofficial test v West Indies Academy
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June 12, 2026
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Afghanistan 'A' stun India 'A' with DLS win
'A' team One-day Tri-series in Dambulla
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June 12, 2026
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COYLE Chairman Suren Chandraratne drives momentum with focus on bridging generations and building futures
THREE months into his tenure as Chairman of the Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE), Suren Chandraratne has set a dynamic tone for the organisation, advancing a vision centred on his theme, “Bridging Generations and Building Futures.”
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June 12, 2026
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From record-breaking hiker to Sri Lanka adventure ambassador: Catherine Cruse returns
AT an age when most people begin slowing down, Catherine Cruse chose to take on one of Asia’s newest and most exciting hiking adventures - and made history doing it.
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June 12, 2026
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Rain threatens start of T20I series in Jamaica
West Indies take on Sri Lanka in the format they are most dangerous
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June 12, 2026
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Transfer pricing: Two sides of same coin
The fundamental paradox at the heart of international tax
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June 12, 2026
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Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya appointed to lead SriLankan Airlines Restructuring Committee
THE Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya as Chairman of the Strategy and Restructuring Committee of SriLankan Airlines.
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June 12, 2026
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Sri Lanka pushes AI-driven labour transformation at ILO Conference
SRI Lanka has called for a fundamental shift in how governments and policymakers approach artificial intelligence (AI), arguing that the technology should be viewed not as a threat to employment but as a catalyst for transforming production systems, enhancing productivity, and generating shared prosperity.
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June 12, 2026
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NTB Golf Championship 2026 tees off today
THE Nations Trust Bank (NTB) Golf Championship 2026 is set to tee off today (12 June) and will continue on 13 June, with a record field of 345 golfers competing over two days at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC).
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June 12, 2026
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President seeks contingency plans as El Niño threat rises
Raises concerns over food, water and power security; Officials warn anticipated El Niño conditions could resemble 2016-2017 episode; Reservoir management identified as critical to mitigating potential impacts
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June 12, 2026
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Plantation sector urged to prepare early for potential El Niño impacts
PLANTATIONS and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyarathna has called for advance planning to mitigate the potential effects of El Niño weather conditions on plantation industry and communities, while safeguarding national production targets.
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June 12, 2026
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LAUGFS Supermarkets partners Bing Chun to introduce new lifestyle experience at Pepiliyana outlet
LAUGFS Supermarkets has further enhanced its customer offering through a strategic franchise partnership with Bing Chun, one of Sri Lanka’s rapidly expanding beverage and dessert brands.
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June 12, 2026
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CDB surpasses Rs. 200 b asset milestone
Delivers record profit and positions for next phase of growth
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June 12, 2026
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Sri Lanka Resilience and Accountability Framework 2026: A legislated KPI Charter with mandatory legal consequences
Grounded in UN SDGs, Right to Development, climate obligations and Sri Lanka’s protracted vulnerabilities
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June 12, 2026
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Pakistan women cricketers to tour Sri Lanka
THE Pakistan national women’s cricket team will tour Sri Lanka in July and August for a cricket series comprising both WODI and WT20I matches.
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